The Virus Page

The very popularity and default insecurity of Windows mad it a
hugely attractive target to hackers, which is why about 98% of all
virusess target Windows. Unless otherwise
noted, these viruses target Windows only, so other operating systems (Linux,
OS/2, BeOS, Mac OS, etc.) should be immune.

Recent Viruses

Internet worm that tracks typing still spreading, Yahoo/Reuters,
2001.11.27. "Badtrans" has already surpassed SirCam for new infections in
November, spreads via Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, infects
when message is read or previewed - no need to run an attachment.

SirCam
ready to drop payload, Wired News, 2001.10.12. "...every year on Oct. 16
the worm will delete all the files and folders contained on the hard
drives of randomly selected SirCam-infected computers."

Core
Breach! ILOVEYOU Microsoft, Scott McCarfty, GraphicPower, 5/5/2000.
"All in the name of integration, Microsoft has created an array of
tools that play into the hands of the twisted minds of malicious
pranksters who wish to make their mark in the world by seeing how much
havoc they can wreck on business."